2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.0L Petrol

The Vauxhall Astra currently holds no valid MOT pass, having failed the most recent test on 6 October 2023 at 119,968 miles with no defects formally recorded. This failure with a blank defect list typically indicates an administrative or presentation issue at the test rather than a catastrophic mechanical fault, but it leaves the vehicle legally unroadworthy until retested. The maintenance trend across prior years shows a clean pass record from 2019 through 2022, so the history does not reveal a worsening pattern of faults, though the latest entry breaks the sequence. Annual mileage averaged close to 12,000 miles, matching typical use for a 2016 car. The records show steady accumulation: 57,810 miles in September 2019, rising to 71,240 by September 2020, 91,446 by September 2021, and 108,126 by September 2022. The jump to 119,968 miles by October 2023 reflects roughly 11,800 miles in that final year. No standing periods or erratic spikes appear, and the clean pass sheet at each interval suggests the previous owner kept basic test standards met. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The 2023 failure with no listed defects demands clarification from DVSA records or the testing station, as the car cannot be driven legally until a pass is secured. With ten years and near 120,000 miles on the clock, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody corrosion warrant physical checks despite the absence of advisories in earlier tests. Given the sparse history and the open failure, treat the Astra as unverified roadworthy. Confirm the reason for the 2023 rejection, then assess tyre tread depth, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity at a fresh test. The prior owner met MOT requirements when tested, but the lapse since October 2023 means consumables and mechanical condition may have degraded through disuse or neglect.